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Kamala Raised Her Hand

Contributors

By Raakhee Mirchandani

Illustrated by Supriya Kelkar

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Oct 29, 2024
Page Count
40 pages
ISBN-13
9780316588348

Price

$9.99

Price

$12.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. ebook $9.99 $12.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover $14.99 $19.99 CAD

A picture book celebration of United States Vice President Kamala Harris—the first female, Black, and South Asian American person to be vice president of the US—from her childhood to her historic run for president.

Ever since she was a child defending against classroom bullies, Kamala Harris has been raising her hand. She raised her hand to advocate in her neighborhood, on her college campus, in court, and in Congress. Then in 2021, Kamala Harris raised her hand and became the first woman, first Black American, and first South Asian American vice president in the nation's history. 

This celebration of standing up for what you believe in is a powerful message to children everywhere that you can find your voice, and find the courage to raise your hand for what you believe in, too!

  • “A beautiful and inspiring biographical portrait of Harris that… illustrates the power of using one’s voice and underscores how it takes bravery to do so”
    School Library Journal
  • "A rapturous tribute...high on inspirational language." 
    Kirkus
  • "The quick-moving text neatly wraps up with a nod to present-day events: 'When America needed a president—and Americans needed hope—Kamala did what she does best. She raised her hand.'"
    Publishers Weekly
  • “Mirchandani paints a broad portrait of Harris’s life and accomplishments…. Heartfelt author and illustrator’s notes provide personal connections.”
    Horn Book

Raakhee Mirchandani

About the Author

Raakhee Mirchandani is an award-winning writer and editor. She is the author of Mama’s Roti, Kamala Raised Her Hand, My Diwali Light, Hair Twins, Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, She Persisted: Kalpana Chawla, and Super Satya Saves the Day. When she isn’t writing, Raakhee is either drinking coffee, organizing her bookshelves or reading books while drinking coffee. She lives in Hoboken, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. She invites you to follow her on Instagram @RaakstarWrites or visit her online at raakstarwrites.com.

Holly Hatam is the author-illustrator of Unicorns Are Real! and the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Dear Girl and Dear Boy as well as Hair Twins, Made by Maxine, and Jack (Not Jackie). She loves tree hugging, book sniffing, tea drinking, music, animations, and most important, unicorns. She invites you to be transported to her magical world by visitinghollyhatam.com

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Supriya Kelkar

About the Illustrator

Supriya Kelkar es una escritora galardonada, ilustradora y guionista nacida y criada en la región central de Estados Unidos. Sus libros incluyen: Ahimsa, The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, American as Paneer Pie, entre otros. Supriya también ha ilustrado libros infantiles, entre ellos: American Desi y My Diwali Light. Te invita a que la visites en línea en https://supriyakelkar.com/ 

 

Parvati Pillai es una ilustradora y animadora que vive en Finlandia. Le apasiona contar historias, viajar y la comida. A Parvati le encanta evocar emociones a través de los colores y espera que su obra ponga una sonrisa en el rostro de las personas. En Los bindis de Bindu debutó como ilustradora. Te invita a que la visites en su Instagram @parvatipillai. 

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